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Premiers agree to accept new federal healthcare funding offer
The deal amounts to an additional $46 billion from Ottawa over a decade, as long as the provinces meet some conditions.
U.S. judge throws out lawsuit to stop states from importing drugs from Canada
U.S. District Court Judge Timothy Kelly said in the opinion that drug companies had failed to prove that a federal rule allowing states to import medicines would create a “concrete risk of harm” for them.

Manitoba clinics can get extra pay for staying open longer under new plan

The government is also providing funding for 40 new undergraduate physician-training seats.
How does pharmacy world feel about Trudeau’s new funding announcement?

Pharmacy associations have a mixed response to the federal government’s funding announcement of $196 billion for health care over the next decade.
Father, what happened to soul?

Dr. Adam Chen takes a playful look at the striking similarities between priests and family doctors these days.
B.C. First Nation declares emergency over drug and alcohol crisis

A statement from the Ehattesaht First Nation says six young people have died from drug overdoses in the small village over the past few months.
N.S. healthcare funds should address staffing shortages and primary care needs

Dr. Leisha Hawker, president of Doctors Nova Scotia, says improving the primary care clinic structure will help attract new physicians to a province where 130,000 residents are without a family doctor.
PMPRB appoints new chair

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB), has appointed Thomas Digby as its new chair.
Contractor association complaint against Ottawa Hospital cites 'restrictive' deal

The Progressive Contractors Association of Canada, which represents more than 25,000 construction workers, alleges the labour agreement is restrictive and decreases the number of eligible workers.
CVS buying spree continues with US$10.6B Oak Street deal

The drugstore chain said Wednesday it would pay US$39 per share in cash for each share of Oak Street in a deal expected to close this year.

Premiers agree to accept new federal healthcare funding offer

U.S. judge throws out lawsuit to stop states from importing drugs from Canada

Manitoba clinics can get extra pay for staying open longer under new plan

How does pharmacy world feel about Trudeau’s new funding announcement?

Father, what happened to soul?

B.C. First Nation declares emergency over drug and alcohol crisis

N.S. healthcare funds should address staffing shortages and primary care needs

PMPRB appoints new chair

Contractor association complaint against Ottawa Hospital cites 'restrictive' deal

CVS buying spree continues with US$10.6B Oak Street deal